Karen Collins
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Ask the Nutritionist: Limiting red meat reduces risk of some cancers, other health problemsApr 03, 2015 6:22 am - Q. Why do nutrition recommendations talk about limiting red meat? Can't I keep my saturated fat low by simply choosing lean cuts? A. When eating red meat (beef, pork or ...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Keeping a food journal can help explain eating habits, choicesMar 20, 2015 6:22 am - Q. Will keeping a food record help me improve my eating habits? A. Studies show that people who keep track of eating behaviors tend to be more successful at changing the...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Nutritional quality of rye bread depends on the flourMar 03, 2015 5:06 am - Q. Rye bread is highlighted as part of the new Nordic diet that is supposedly so healthy. Is rye bread a whole grain? A. Just as with wheat bread, the nutritional qualit...
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Ask the nutritionist: Making the link between vinegar and blood sugarFeb 20, 2015 5:08 am - Q. Is it true that vinegar helps control blood sugar? A. Research is intriguing but remains inconclusive on the link between vinegar and lower blood sugar. Several contr...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Eating broth-, veggie-based soups can aid weight-lossFeb 05, 2015 5:09 am - Q. Does soup really help you lose weight? A. Some research suggests that starting a meal with soup may help fill you up enough to reduce the calories you consume at the ...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Add cartenoid-rich winter squash, sweet potatoes to cold-weather menusJan 22, 2015 5:08 am - Q. How do pumpkin, winter squash and sweet potatoes compare nutritionally? What are healthy ways to prepare them? A. Pumpkin and winter squash (including acorn, butt...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Sorting out beverage serving sizes, nutrientsJan 08, 2015 5:11 am - Q. How big a glass of juice is considered a serving of fruits or vegetables? A. As long as it is 100 percent juice, ½ cup (4 ounces) of fruit or vegetable juice is c...
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Ask the Nutritionist: Soy additives not likely to affect isoflavone levelsMay 07, 2014 6:05 am - Q. I see soy protein in the ingredients of so many breads, bars, cereals and other foods now. Is that likely to push me above what is considered moderate consumption of ...
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Ask the nutritionist: Colorful tortillas not always more healthfulApr 30, 2014 6:10 am - Q. Are wheat tortillas a good choice as I try to eat whole grains more often? Do the ones with spinach and tomato offer extra nutrition? A. Most wheat tortillas are made...
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Ask the NutritionistApr 04, 2014 3:41 am - Q. Sometimes I see food labels list "other carbohydrate." What are they and is it something I'm supposed to get more of or limit? A. "Other carbohydrate" is listed on so...